It’s almost that time of year again, Mother’s Day is on it’s way. So we’re all starting to wonder what to make for the most important person in our lives. We’ve picked out our top 10 free mother’s day gift projects from our big selection of free sewing projects.
Boxy Make Up Bag
This spacious make up bag makes a great gift, you could even put a few little treats inside for your mum too. Or a gift voucher. Find the tutorial here.
For something really spectacutal why not make her this brilliant quilted make up bag with lights either side of the mirror so she can check her make up no matter where she is.
Notebook covers
We have a super project for this pretty fabric book cover (pictured above) that your mum will love for her important notebook or a diary.
Ladies’ purse project
Pick out fabric in your mum’s favourite colours and make her the perfect purse. This purse project will fit plenty of cards in as well as your notes and coins. If you have any pretty lace zips you can use one on the coin section as a decorative touch. Find the project here: Ladies’ purse project
We also have a clasp purse project if your mum would prefer that style of purse.
Fabric box project
These useful fabric boxes can be made in a range of different sizes and are great for storage around the home. You could always fill them with presents before giving them to your mum.
Applique Cushion Project
These beautiful applique cushion project would be ideal if your mum loves flowers or gardening. Find the full instructions here.
There are several other cushion projects on our site, including a ‘Love’ cushion.
Padded Satchel Sewing Project
We have several bag projects on the site to choose from if your mum needs a new handbag. We have a couple over the shoulder type bags including the padded satchel pictured above, as well as several smaller handbag projects.
Tea Bag Carrier
If your mum is a tea lover, or drinks a difficult to find type of tea (my mum loves Lapsang Souchong) why not make her one of these fab tea bag carriers. It will allow her to make sure she has tea bags whenever she wants them.
Accordion Purse Project
Another beautiful purse project which would make a lovely gift for your mum. If she carries plenty in her purse this spacious accordion purse is just what she needs.
Leather Look Handbag Project
Another surefire hit is this stunning leather look handbag. Find the free pattern by popular author Debbie Shore here.
This pretty half moon pouch has plenty of space in side making it ideal for a make up bag or to carry stationery. Find the instructions here.
We have lots of other projects she might like too – check our free projects page!



